Compassion (The Hoosiers album)
| Compassion | ||||
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| Released | 15 May 2026 | |||
| Studio | Angelic | |||
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| Length | 34:06 | |||
| Label | Crab Race | |||
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Compassion is the upcoming sixth album by British indie pop band The Hoosiers. Following 2023's Confidence, it is due to be released on 15 May 2026 by Crab Race.[1]
Background and promotion
Throughout 2023, whilst promoting Confidence, it was reported that the duo had begun working on a sixth album.[2][3] In March 2025, drummer Alan Sharland confirmed this work was ongoing,[4] with guitarist Irwin Sparkes confirming the release would be called Compassion in a July 2025 interview.[5]
On October 30, 2025, The Hoosiers released the single 'Sleeping With The Light On.'[6] This was followed on December 3, 2025 by 'Man From The Magazine,'[7] 'Lonely Together' on January 29, 2026[8] and 'Automatic Glow' on March 3, 2026.[9] All four of these singles have had accompanying music videos,[10][11][12][13] based on artwork by Roman Klonek and featuring animation by MediaNerd Ltd.[14]
Alongside the release of 'Lonely Together,' the duo announced that the album, Compassion, would be released May 15, 2026.[15] In promotion, the pair will embark on a 13-stop acoustic record shop tour in May 2026[16][17][18] and the 10-date Compassion Tour in October 2026.[19]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Multiply" | Alan Sharland, Irwin Sparkes | 3:11 |
| 2. | "Automatic Glow" | Sharland, Sparkes | 3:13 |
| 3. | "So High" | Sharland, Sparkes | 3:07 |
| 4. | "Sleeping with the Light On" | Sharland, Sparkes | 4:02 |
| 5. | "Compassion" | Sharland, Sparkes | 1:53 |
| 6. | "Don't Hang Your Head" | Sharland, Sparkes | 2:44 |
| 7. | "Lonely Together" | Sharland, Sparkes | 2:26 |
| 8. | "Jigsaw Heart" | Sharland, Sparkes | 3:09 |
| 9. | "Everybody Is a Little More Broken Than They Pretend to Be" | Sharland, Sparkes | 3:53 |
| 10. | "Man From The Magazine" | Sharland, Sparkes | 2:19 |
| 11. | "Permission to Rest" | Sharland, Sparkes | 3:20 |
| 12. | "The Final Piece of the Puzzle" | Sharland, Sparkes | 00:49 |
| Total length: | 34:06 | ||
References
- ^ "Compassion - Album by The Hoosiers on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "The Hoosiers open up about new album, the effects of fame and finding their distinctive sound - Virgin Radio UK". Virgin Radio UK. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ^ "Interview: The Hoosiers chat to Forge Press about music new and old ahead of the band's Leadmill show - Forge Press". Forge Press. 10 October 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ^ ""We couldn't see the wood for the trees at times": The Hoosiers roll back the years - Exposed Magazine". Exposed Magazine. 14 March 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ^ "Interview with The Hoosiers: Back on Stage and Bolder Than Ever". igi.gs. 2 July 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ^ "Sleeping With The Light On - Single by The Hoosiers - Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Man From The Magazine - Single by The Hoosiers - Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Lonely Together - Single by The Hoosiers - Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Automatic Glow - Single - Album by The Hoosiers - Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ "The Hoosiers - Sleeping With The Light On (Lyric Video) - YouTube". YouTube. 30 October 2025. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "The Hoosiers - Man From The Magazine (Lyric Video) - YouTube". YouTube. 3 December 2025. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "The Hoosiers - Lonely Together (Lyric Video) - YouTube". YouTube. 29 January 2026. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ^ "The Hoosiers - Automatic Glow (Lyric Video) - YouTube". YouTube. 3 March 2026. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ "Corporate Traveller Brand Campaign - MediaNerd Project". MediaNerd Ltd. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ^ "The Hoosiers - Our brand new single "Lonely Together" is... - Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ @thehoosiersuk; (29 January 2026). "We have even more exciting news to share with you!" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Internationally renowned band to perform at Oakham's Rocka-Buy Record". Oakham News Hub. 30 January 2026. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ^ "The Hoosiers confirm second gig at Rocka-Buy Records in Oakham". Lincs Online. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ^ "The Hoosiers To Support New Album 'Compassion' With Autumn UK Tour - Stereoboard". Stereoboard. 3 March 2026. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ "Automatic Glow - The Hoosiers - Deezer". Deezer. Retrieved 7 March 2026.